On one hand I agree with you about the older reviews while on the other hand, since no one seems to be posting new reviews, it is all we have here. I use them merely as a reference point. I am unsure why there are not more current reviews here. I wrote a review a couple of weeks ago that was “pending moderation” for days and never got posted so maybe that is why.
I have stated it before that I think it is a flaw here to have a “discuss this offer” page separate from the offering page. There are often things posted on this discussion page that, while not qualifying as a full-on review, are very helpful/informative and yet I bet that most people do not even see them as they do not come to the page.
Take the site giveawayoftheday, for example. The way their comments are set up drives a dialogue that includes reviews, often helpful download/installation issues and general pros and cons all in a single thread on the offering page. There is never not a current review there! I believe that format would be an advantage here. The older reviews could still be included for reference at the bottom of the page under a sub-header, e.g., ‘Older Reviews’. I realize this change would require coding changes and perhaps the site admin does not want to take that on.
I have utilized this site for years and am very much appreciative of it and, even moreso, of Ashraf and all he has done/does to keep it going. This is in no means a complaint but merely constructive criticism about something I think would greatly benefit this site.
Peace.